"Casentino beyond. Migratory itineraries of yesterday and today" - Charcoal burners, pinottolai and transhumant shepherds.

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The event “Charcoal burners, pinottolai and transhumant shepherds: Stories of migrants taken from the Casentino Memory Bank”, offers the opportunity to explore the stories of the Casentinesi who have left their homeland to look for work abroad. Through the screening of a series of documentaries taken from the archive of the Bank of Memory, participants will be transported into the past to learn about the lives and experiences of charcoal burners, pinottolai and transhumant shepherds.

The charm of these traditional figures of the Casentino emerges through the images and testimonies collected over the years, offering an authentic and touching look at the lives of those who have embraced a migratory lifestyle to support their families and pursue their aspirations.

The documentaries, carefully selected from the extensive collection of the Memory Bank, cover a wide range of topics, from the charcoal technique to the ancient traditions of transhumant pastoralism. Each film takes participants on a journey through time, immersing them in the challenges, joys and hardships faced by migrants from Casentino throughout history.

During the event, spectators will have the opportunity to interact and share their experiences and knowledge with other local history enthusiasts. Through dialogue and exchange of ideas, a collaborative learning environment will be created that will further enrich the public’s understanding of the life of migrants in the Casentino.

In addition, an exhibition will be available that showcases objects and tools used by charcoal burners, pinottolai and transhumant shepherds, offering a tangible and engaging experience that will complete the immersion in the world of migrants from Casentino. Each documentary will be introduced and illustrated by the author and will be the subject of discussion and debate with the public.

The event “Charcoal burners, pinottolai and transhumant shepherds: Stories of migrants taken from the Casentino Memory Bank” promises to be a compelling and enlightening experience for all those who wish to explore the rich history and culture of the Casentino through the lives of those who have inhabited and shaped it over the centuries.

The screening will be preceded by a tasting of typical products

(by reservation and for a fee) by the Pro Loco of Cetica – Castel San Niccolò, AR

The initiative is carried out as part of the activities of the Ecomuseum/Bank of Memory of the Union of Municipalities of Casentino in collaboration with the municipality of Castel San Niccolò and the Pro Loco of Cetica